Counting down the days to tipoff previewing the incoming freshmen of the Atlantic 10. Today's installment features the Duquesne Dukes. Duquesne's 2011-12 campaign ended with a 92-83 loss to UMass in the first round of the Atlantic 10 tournament. Much has changed since then. After guiding LIU Brooklyn to consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances, Jim Ferry took over as the 16th … [Read more...] about Signed, sealed, delivered: Duquesne Dukes 2012-13
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Signed, sealed, delivered: Duquesne Dukes 2011-12
The countdown to tipoff is on, and Pickin’ Splinters has what A-10 basketball fans need to know about this year’s incoming class. The Duquesne Dukes take front and center. After receiving votes for the AP Top 25, the Dukes fell in overtime to St. Joe's in the A-10 quarter-finals. Duquesne accepted a bid to the CBI and lost to Oregon in the second round 77-75. Ron … [Read more...] about Signed, sealed, delivered: Duquesne Dukes 2011-12
Duquesne will look to McConnell for production
By Paul Casey Gotham It happened during a recent tour of Canada. Ron Everhart and his Duquesne Dukes were getting in some off-season exhibition work . The opposition was a semi-pro team from north of the border. The teams lined up for a free throw. T.J. McConnell stood in the back-court watching his teammate at the line. The shot kicked off the rim, and came to rest in an … [Read more...] about Duquesne will look to McConnell for production
Jones leads St. Joe’s past Duquesne
By Paul Casey Gotham ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. -- The difference between knowing and thinking can be slight, but the St. Joe's Hawks understand it. After limping through their Atlantic 10 slate thinking they could win games, the Hawks now take the floor knowing they can win games. And no one knows it better than a first-year player. Freshman Carl Jones led the way with 28 … [Read more...] about Jones leads St. Joe’s past Duquesne
Who Am I? | January 20, 2010
It's the return of an old favorite. Let's see who can do this without any research. Sam Bowie and I have something in common. We were both taken in the NBA draft in front of legends. The guy who followed Bowie went on to win six NBA titles. The guy who followed me in the draft was synonymous with champion. It's not like I didn't deserve to play in the NBA. I was a two-time … [Read more...] about Who Am I? | January 20, 2010